Laurie Lee Centenary Year

The purpose of this website is to provide a focal point and signpost for activities, events and publications that will be taking place over the next year or so to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Laurie’s birth in 2014.

A number of events are being planned to mark the birth of this inspirational English writer, both within the Stroud district and nationally.

Planned events include:

Re-launch of his classic books:

Cider With Rosie

As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning

A Moment of War

the trilogy, Red Sky at Sunrise

The First Born

Local exhibition at Stroud Museum of previously unseen paintings and drawings by Laurie

A series of poetry and music events to celebrate Laurie’s work

Educational events and projects involving local schools

The publication of a new book by his daughter Jessy: introducing previously unseen drawings and paintings covering periods of Laurie’s life – from the early days in Slad to his time in Spain and return to England

Activities, events and publications to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Laurie’s birth in 2014.

Laurie Lee Centenary Events

Re-launch of his classic books: Cider With Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning; A Moment of War; the trilogy, Red Sky at Sunrise; and The First Born

Local exhibition at Stroud Museum of previously unseen paintings and drawings by Laurie

A series of poetry and music events to celebrate Laurie’s work

Educational events and projects involving local schools

The publication of a new book by his daughter Jessy: introducing previously unseen drawings and paintings covering periods of Laurie’s life - from the early days in Slad to his time in Spain and return to England